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But that’s obvious!

One of the biggest mistakes in our communication is thinking that since it's obvious to me, it should be obvious to everyone...
Paul Matthews May 13, 2024 Paul's Monday Tips Read More
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Ostriches don’t have difficult conversations

There are times when you know that you should talk with someone, but don't. Ostriches are famed for not wanting to see the elephant in ...
Paul Matthews December 12, 2022 Paul's Monday Tips Read More
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Smile… it’s good for you

Most people smile much less often than they think they do. How do you feel when you smile? Pretty good! ...
Paul Matthews April 26, 2022 Paul's Monday Tips Read More
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Who controls the conversation?

Two people are having a conversation. One person is asking all the questions and the other person is giving all ...
Paul Matthews February 21, 2022 Paul's Monday Tips Read More

Why criticism hurts

Criticism can hurt, yet feedback can be helpful. What’s the difference? Consider who will benefit. Feedback is for the benefit ...
Paul Matthews October 11, 2021 Paul's Monday Tips Read More
Sheep communicating

A great quote from George Bernard Shaw

“The problem with communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished.”George Bernard Shaw We say something, we write something, ...
Paul Matthews December 9, 2019 Paul's Monday Tips Read More
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Communication is the response we get

I was reminded of this principle a few days ago watching a movie. From my perspective, as the watcher, I ...
Paul Matthews July 21, 2019 Paul's Monday Tips Read More

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